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  • Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011
     | 5,783 views

    What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

    As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

  • An Admonition To The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Paul admonishes the Philippian church to keep a watchful eye out for those seeking to destroy. Paul describes three such people in this passage...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 25, 2011 Date Preached: August 28, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: An Admonition to the Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-3 [ESV] Introduction: 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in ...read more

  • The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,244 views

    A prayer of faith can change a lot of things

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When life gets difficult or when things are tough, what is the first thing we do? Where do we turn to? • How do we react when things are not going well for us? • What is one the most under-utilized gifts we have from God? • What is one of the most easily exercised gifts we ...read more

  • Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples that courage is not found in acts of bravery but in trusting in God.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Courageous Faith” John 11:7-16 Introduction: Most of us remember these memorable lines from The Wizard of Oz: Cowardly Lion: Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the ...read more

  • Results Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 9, 2012
     | 10,895 views

    What is true faith and what are the results?

    We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 8. Luke 8 starts with “After this”. What happened before Chapter 8; chapter 7 of course! We studied the different stories there in Luke 7; but there is really one main theme in that Chapter before we move on to ...read more

  • Live By Faith

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012
     | 6,596 views

    The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

    Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

  • Decisive Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,240 views

    What is it that ensures faith, that takes a person from knowledge to a substantial faith, that mustard seed that allows God to work through them?

    Does anybody know who this man is? If you do keep it to yourself! Well some of you probably have supported this man’s descendants and shareholders a good part of your lives, you might even take pride in driving a car that he gave his name to or have had one at some stage. Your average petrol ...read more

  • The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,444 views

    God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people. God shows His faithfulness in many practical ways in our lives. He will come through for you always. We want to change to be like Him. We are to be faithful, as He is faithful.

    God does not change, not even for a moment. He can be trusted completely because He is faithful. • In the midst of all these news about infidelity, adultery and scandals, God is reminding us today that He is faithful, and we are called to be faithful. • God is constant and ...read more

  • Empowered By Faith Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012
     | 16,196 views

    True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

    We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

  • Benefits Of Faith

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 32,807 views

    The medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. I don’t know what you will accomplish in your Christian life but you will only accomplish what you can believe God for.

    Faith: Why we need it: Benefits of Faith Gal 3:11; Rom 1:17 It has been said the medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. When you go to a store to buy something you have to have what? Cash/credit. Cash is the medium of exchange here on earth. Faith is the medium of exchange with ...read more

  • Fears Or Faith? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,997 views

    We can come up with all sorts of excuses but what really matters is what Jesus says!

    Why do we do what we do on a daily basis? We do things for many reasons; what we know, how we feel, what seems right, what people would say, etc.. Before we talk about the seriousness of doing what God tells us… Let’s have a quick laugh about the 3 workers on a skyscraper… Funny story but sadly, ...read more

  • Faith In God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,961 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith in the taxi? Put faith in GOD alone. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that faith in GOD accomplishes impossible results. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith in the taxi? Put faith in GOD alone. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that faith in GOD accomplishes impossible results. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have ...read more

  • The Faith Of Rahab

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,106 views

    In Joshua chapter 2 we meet this lady by the name of Rahab and what we find out about her is rather shocking and you might even ask…”How can such a person be placed in this list, along with men like Abraham!?”

    Recently we looked at an unusual hero, in a man called Samson. He was listed in what we call the “Faith Hall of Fame” There is another unusual hero listed there… Her name is Rahab and she was not what we might choose to be a hero type for our kids or even ourselves. In Joshua ...read more

  • A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

    A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

  • Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,209 views

    Living a life of faith

    Romans 4 - Living by Faith - 2/1/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 4. Romans is a real letter to real people about a real question - the key question of life: How can a sinful man be made right with a holy God? Paul tells us we can never find right standing with God on our own. In chapters ...read more